1.2 Intro To Comparative Phys

Question 1

Define Allostasis

Answer 1

process change to enable homeostasis

Question 2

Define Conformers

Answer 2

allow internal conditions to change with external conditions (i.e. tolerate change)

Question 3

Define Regulators

Answer 3

maintain relatively constant internal conditions regardless of external conditions (i.e. resist change)

Question 4

What is the Krogh Principle?

Answer 4

For every biological question, there is an organism on which it can be most conveniently studied.

Question 5

What are the four unifying themes in physiology?

Answer 5

(1) Physiology is integrative
(2) Physiology processes obey physical and chemical laws
(3) Physiological processes are shaped by evolution
(4) Physiological processes are usually regulated

Question 6

Define Reductionism

Answer 6

when you look at the pieces to understand the whole

Question 7

Define Emergence

Answer 7

the whole is more than the sum of pieces

Question 8

Define Polyphenism

Answer 8

a single genotype can generate more than one phenotype

Question 9

Define Developmental Plasticity

Answer 9

plasticity that is irreversible

Question 10

Define Acclimation

Answer 10

reversible plasticity, animals remodel to new environmental conditions